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Agreement for the Partner Testing Point in Iraq

BRITISH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

24 May 2026 at 08:00

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
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30 Apr 2026 at 07:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a public authority under sub-central government, is undertaking a procurement process for the "Agreement for the Partner Testing Point in Iraq." This involves the establishment of Partner Testing Points for various exams across Iraq. The contract, awarded to the American University Baghdad, spans from 1st May 2026 to 31st October 2026, with potential extensions available. The procurement is specifically categorised under hotel services and hotel meeting and conference services. The process reached the contract amendment stage on 21st May 2026, following the initial awarding and signing in April 2026. Despite being below threshold procurement, it represents a strategic initiative located in Baghdad, Iraq.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in academic and examination services, event management, and hospitality. Companies, particularly those operating as SMEs with capabilities in Iraq, can benefit from partnerships or subcontracting under the main contractor, American University Baghdad. There is particular scope for businesses supplying or facilitating logistical, operational, and examination-related services that align with expanding educational infrastructures. The ability to extend the contract up to three times for additional 12-month terms offers a further avenue for sustained business growth and presence in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Agreement for the Partner Testing Point in Iraq

Notice Description

Partner Testing Points Contracts for all Exams in Iraq

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068eb8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048322-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55100000 - Hotel services

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£104,347 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY BAGHDAD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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